The Latest Breaking News from Istanbul

Crocodile head found in luggage at Italian airport

Man, who had arrived in Turin from Miami via Istanbul, under investigation for smuggling and faces fine or prison

The Guardian - UK · Sep 8

From Bulgari to Hilton: New hotels set to open across Türkiye

Planning a Turkish getaway? Here are some of the upcoming hotel openings to know about in Bodrum, Istanbul and Cappadocia.

Euronews · Sep 8

A Magnet Held Against the Skin Pulled Metal Out of Fifteen Hands and Arms in About Three Minutes Each

Hand surgeons in Istanbul used rare earth magnets to extract embedded metal fragments in about three minutes per case, with almost no X-rays.

Medical Daily · Sep 5

Two Turkish-flagged ships collide off Istanbul, one believed to have sunk

Two Turkish commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara. Contact was lost with the Tugberk Imamoglu and its ten crew members. Coast guard ships and helicopters were dispatched for a search and rescue operation. The Alsu, a chemical tanker, sustained no visible damage after the collision. The search and…

The Economic Times · Sep 2

Two Turkish ships collide off Istanbul; one believed sunk, 10 crew missing

Two Turkish-flagged commercial vessels collided in the Sea of Marmara off Istanbul early Wednesday, with one ship believed to have sunk and its 10 crew members missing, authorities said.

The Times of India · Sep 2

Top 10 Hair Transplant Clinics in Turkey 2026

Every year, more Americans fly to Istanbul to deal with their hair loss and finally get a hair transplant in Turkey, and the reason they choose Turkey is not complicated. So people ask around, and a list of the top 10 hair transplant clinics in Turkey gets passed along. This…

Medical Daily · Sep 1

Study: Istanbul residents shun culture and arts with high ticket prices main barrier

According to IPA’s Istanbul Barometer survey, 45.8% of Istanbul residents did not attend any cultural or arts event in the past year, with high ticket and entry prices cited as the main obstacle.

Euronews · Aug 26

Despite Celtic's capitulation, LASK comeback was right up there with Istanbul

Liverpool's 'Miracle of Istanbul' legend Hamann reckoned LASK's comeback against Celtic was comparable to their iconic Champions…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 26

Photographer Captured 58 Ridiculously Well-Timed Street Shots That Couldn’t Have Been Planned

Istanbul-based photographer Deniz Sabuncu finds inspiration simply by walking around and paying attention to the things most people might walk right past. His photos capture all kinds of unexpected encounters. Some images are funny, while others are sweet, strange, or simply artistic, with great composition, lighting, and vivid colors. What…

Bored Panda · Aug 25

PHOTO ESSAY: Behind Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar, a world of artisans endures

For centuries, Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar has been more than a marketplace. Behind its crowded passageways, generations of craftspeople have made, repaired and restored the objects that eventually emerge for sale.

The Independent UK · Aug 19